Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria

papz · 03-29-2024, 02:35 PM

NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints announced they are moving their 2024 training camp to the University of California, Irvine due to construction of their new cafeteria.

The Saints began renovating their cafeteria and weight room in 2023. The Saints received an F-minus on the NFL Players Association report card in 2023 for their food services/nutrition, which was tied for 30th and ranked in last place in the NFL. They also received an F in 2024 on their food/cafeteria grade, ranking 30th for that year.

"Currently, [owner Gayle Benson] and our organization have invested in the construction of a new cafeteria, that when completed, will be among the finest in the National Football League. The scope of this project makes it difficult to host training camp on-site in 2024, given the extensive needs for our team to prepare for the regular season," Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said in a news release Friday.

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K Major · 03-29-2024, 05:14 PM

Nice.

Maybe it will benefit players overall health.

SmashMouth · 03-31-2024, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by K Major

Nice.

Maybe it will benefit players overall health.

Might make Andrus Peat sign elsewhere...

K Major · 04-13-2024, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Might make Andrus Peat sign elsewhere...

I think the Saints still have him on speed dial.

It wouldn't surprise me to see hiim re sign in N.O. after the draft.

Rugby Saint II · 04-15-2024, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

I think the Saints still have him on speed dial.

It wouldn't surprise me to see hiim re sign in N.O. after the draft.

He might work in Kubiak's system if he can stay healthy. He's always been good at getting downfield to block and that's essential for the Shanahan/Kubiak offense. But it would have to be a prove it contract. For sure. Although, he did play fairly well last year. So, we'll see what Kubiak thinks about him after the draft.

BakoSaint · 03-29-2024, 06:52 PM

There are also probably much better doctors in Irvine than the Saints doctors in New Orleans. The team and/or Ram, Jordan, etc should get some second opinions. Maybe a Saints doctor left a scalpel in Payton Turner's knee and the doctors there would find it.

neugey · 03-29-2024, 07:07 PM

The old cafeteria must indeed suck hard if this is the timetable needed to replace it!

AsylumGuido · 03-31-2024, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

The old cafeteria must indeed suck hard if this is the timetable needed to replace it!

It was planned a year ago. This is old news. The plan was to do all the work this offseason so the facility would be ready for the regular season.

leilung · 03-29-2024, 08:18 PM

It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man!

BakoSaint · 03-29-2024, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by leilung

It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man!

I wouldn't be surprised if for some teams, the company that runs stadium concessions takes the front office out to one of those great restaurants, gets them drunk, and convinces them that Aramark or Sodexo or whatever is an excellent choice to feed their millionaire players since they are servicing the stadium anyway, and the synergies will be amazing.

03-29-2024, 02:35 PM	#1
papz Problem? Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 11,768	Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria NEW ORLEANS -- The New Orleans Saints announced they are moving their 2024 training camp to the University of California, Irvine due to construction of their new cafeteria. The Saints began renovating their cafeteria and weight room in 2023. The Saints received an F-minus on the NFL Players Association report card in 2023 for their food services/nutrition, which was tied for 30th and ranked in last place in the NFL. They also received an F in 2024 on their food/cafeteria grade, ranking 30th for that year. "Currently, [owner Gayle Benson] and our organization have invested in the construction of a new cafeteria, that when completed, will be among the finest in the National Football League. The scope of this project makes it difficult to host training camp on-site in 2024, given the extensive needs for our team to prepare for the regular season," Saints general manager Mickey Loomis said in a news release Friday. Read more
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03-29-2024, 05:14 PM	#2
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Nice. Maybe it will benefit players overall health. bobdog86 likes this.

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SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 38,477 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by K Major Nice. Maybe it will benefit players overall health. Might make Andrus Peat sign elsewhere... K Major likes this.

04-13-2024, 06:54 PM	#4
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,738 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by SmashMouth Might make Andrus Peat sign elsewhere... I think the Saints still have him on speed dial. It wouldn't surprise me to see hiim re sign in N.O. after the draft. Rugby Saint II likes this.

04-15-2024, 01:56 PM	#5
Rugby Saint II Bounty Money $$$ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5800 Airline Dr. Metairie, LA. Posts: 24,117	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by K Major I think the Saints still have him on speed dial. It wouldn't surprise me to see hiim re sign in N.O. after the draft. He might work in Kubiak's system if he can stay healthy. He's always been good at getting downfield to block and that's essential for the Shanahan/Kubiak offense. But it would have to be a prove it contract. For sure. Although, he did play fairly well last year. So, we'll see what Kubiak thinks about him after the draft.

03-29-2024, 06:52 PM	#6
BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,303	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria There are also probably much better doctors in Irvine than the Saints doctors in New Orleans. The team and/or Ram, Jordan, etc should get some second opinions. Maybe a Saints doctor left a scalpel in Payton Turner's knee and the doctors there would find it. Rugby Saint II and Jdejean like this.
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03-29-2024, 07:07 PM	#7
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria The old cafeteria must indeed suck hard if this is the timetable needed to replace it!

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AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,472	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by neugey The old cafeteria must indeed suck hard if this is the timetable needed to replace it! It was planned a year ago. This is old news. The plan was to do all the work this offseason so the facility would be ready for the regular season.

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leilung Booty Bandit Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: The Wastelands that are NJ Posts: 1,419	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man! UK_WhoDat, SaintFanQ and Rugby Saint II like this.

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BakoSaint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 2,303	Re: Saints moving training camp to renovate F-graded cafeteria Originally Posted by leilung It's pretty much a disgrace that you are based in one of the best places to eat in America, but your team has the worst cafe. C'mon man! I wouldn't be surprised if for some teams, the company that runs stadium concessions takes the front office out to one of those great restaurants, gets them drunk, and convinces them that Aramark or Sodexo or whatever is an excellent choice to feed their millionaire players since they are servicing the stadium anyway, and the synergies will be amazing.
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